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Barcelona star makes revelation about Luis Enrique's resignation
IVAN RAKITIC has claimed the Barcelona squad did not know Luis Enrique was going to resign.
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique announced he will resign at the end of the season
Luis Enrique has announced that he will step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.
Enrique revealed the surprise news after Barca hammered Sporting Gijon 6-1 to go top of La Liga last night.
"I won't be at Barcelona next season,” Enrique said. “I need to rest.”
Barcelona went top of La Liga after beating Sporting Gijon
And now Barcelona midfielder Rakitic has opened up on how the Nou Camp dressing room responded to Enrique’s resignation.
“The Barcelona squad didn't know Luis Enrique was going to leave," Rakitic told Spanish sports paper Marca.
"First he told us of his decision, then the press, and we hope to end the season successfuly and to enjoy what is left.
Luis Enrique has resigned as Barcelona boss in order to "rest"